Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Toyota 86 0–60 Times

The Toyota 86 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Toyota 86 is the 2020 Toyota 86 GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Toyota 86 is the 2017 Toyota 86 Coupe, which took 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota 86 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.66 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.14 seconds at 93.46 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.20sec 2020 GT Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 6.66sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.14sec @ 93.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.70sec 2017 Coupe
2020 Toyota 86

Across 5 verified runs, the Toyota 86 ranges from 6.20 to 7.70 seconds 0–60, with a 6.66-second average.

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Toyota 86 Performance Overview

Toyota’s 86, sold in this form from 2017 to 2020, is represented here by 5 verified tests spanning 2017 to 2020, all from the ZN6 generation. Across those tests, the car stayed closely defined: a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter 4U-GSE flat-four producing 205 hp and driving the rear wheels through a gasoline-only layout. Early results set the tone with the 2017 Coupe posting 7.7 seconds to 60 mph, while a separate 2017 Coupe established the model’s first best in the data at 6.2 seconds.

Through the remaining years, performance clustered in a narrow band rather than changing dramatically by trim. The 2017 860 Special Edition Coupe reached 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and the 2020 GT Coupe matched the all-time best at 6.2 seconds while also delivering the quickest quarter-mile result at 14.8 seconds at 94 mph. Overall, tested examples averaged 6.66 seconds to 60 mph and 15.14 seconds in the quarter-mile.

By the end of production, the 86 remained a consistent, gasoline-only ZN6 coupe with a best current-generation 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds. In this dataset, its performance story is one of steady execution rather than major mechanical change.

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Toyota 86 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
ZN6 2012–2020 6.66s 6.20s — 2020 GT Coupe 5 The ZN6 generation (2012–2020) averaged 6.66 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 GT Coupe at 6.20 seconds. Output was 205 hp across 2.0L F-4 configurations.
ZN6 2012–2020
Avg 0–60 6.66s
Fastest 6.20s
Tests 5
2020 GT Coupe
The ZN6 generation (2012–2020) averaged 6.66 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2020 GT Coupe at 6.20 seconds. Output was 205 hp across 2.0L F-4 configurations.
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Toyota 86 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

5 tests · 2 years

2020 Toyota 86

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2020 Toyota 86 GT Coupe
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
156 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,817 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2020 Toyota 86 GT Coupe

2017 Toyota 86

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.78 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.23 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#02
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
156 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,776 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe
#03
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.6 mph
Engine
2.0L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
156 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,776 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 31.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe
#04
2017 Toyota 86 860 Special Edition Coupe
6.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.7 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.7 mph
Engine
2.0L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
156 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,776 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2017 Toyota 86 860 Special Edition Coupe
#05
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.0L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
156 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,776 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2017 Toyota 86 Coupe

How we verify Toyota 86 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota 86 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota 86 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Toyota 86 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2020 Toyota 86 GT Coupe reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. It also runs the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds at 94 mph. That makes the 2020 GT Coupe the quickest Toyota 86 on record and the fastest stock example tested.
The fastest Toyota 86 on record is the 2020 GT Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.8 seconds with a 94 mph trap speed. Across all five verified runs, no other 86 beats that mark.
The fastest stock Toyota 86 is the 2020 GT Coupe at 6.2 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are no modified examples in the current record, so the fastest overall Toyota 86 and the fastest stock Toyota 86 are the same car. Its quarter-mile time is 14.8 seconds at 94 mph.
Across five verified Toyota 86 tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.66 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.14 seconds at 93.5 mph. Recorded runs range from a quickest 6.2 seconds to a slowest 7.7 seconds, showing a fairly tight spread across the model line.
The ZN6 Toyota 86, covering model years 2012 through 2020, averages 6.66 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across five tests. The quickest ZN6 run is 6.2 seconds from the 2020 GT Coupe. Every recorded ZN6 example here uses a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The fastest ZN6 Toyota 86 is the 2020 GT Coupe, which runs 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. That makes it the quickest example of the first-generation 86 on record. Within the ZN6 generation, it also owns the best quarter-mile time at 14.8 seconds and 94 mph.
The first-generation Toyota 86, known by the ZN6 code, records an average 0-60 time of 6.66 seconds across five tests. Its best run is 6.2 seconds from the 2020 GT Coupe. All recorded first-generation cars here are naturally aspirated and powered by a gasoline engine.
The GT Coupe is quicker. The Toyota 86 GT Coupe has a best recorded 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds, while the 860 Special Edition Coupe is recorded at 6.8 seconds. That gives the GT Coupe a 0.6-second advantage to 60 mph in verified testing.
Toyota 86 models labeled simply as Coupe average 6.77 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across three tests. The quickest recorded Coupe run is 6.2 seconds. That places the standard Coupe slightly slower on average than the full-model average of 6.66 seconds.
The quickest Toyota 86 quarter-mile time on record is 14.8 seconds at 94 mph, set by the 2020 GT Coupe. Across all five tests, the model averages 15.14 seconds at 93.5 mph. That lines up with its overall average 0-60 performance of 6.66 seconds.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota 86 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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